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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 511.56 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 511.56 and 304.92 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 511.56 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/511.56 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 511.56 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 155,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,984.88/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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